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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 998.54 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 998.54 and 373.58 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 998.54 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/998.54 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 998.54 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 373,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,027.71/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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